Basic
$15 – $34 per linear ft
4 ft black aluminum flat-top pool-code picket fence, residential-grade rails and pickets, 2 in. posts set in concrete, flat caps
How Much Does Pool Fence Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Pool-code safety fence installed around a pool area (mesh, aluminum or vinyl; typical pool perimeter 100-300 lf); gate and permits extra.
Pool Fence in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $17 to $40 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Pool Fence in Chicago, Illinois
$17 – $40
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for pool fence.
National average: $15 – $35 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$17 – $40 per linear ft
4 ft black aluminum pool-code picket fence, heavier rails and pickets, pressed-spear tops, 2 in. posts set in concrete
Premium
$22 – $50 per linear ft
4 ft black aluminum pool-code picket fence, heavier rails and pickets, spear tops, 2-1/2 in. posts set in concrete, ball caps
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.22 – $17 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.83 – $16 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.93 – $4.49 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.28 – $3 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$15.75 per linear foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$12.25 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.20 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$2.80 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- FenceMyPool - Pool Fence Cost, fencemypool.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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